Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
진정 "광야"는 "나쁜 곳"인가요? " 광야 " 는 " 욕심을 낸 백성 " 에게는 ( 민 11:34) " 나쁜 곳 " 입니다 (20:5). 그 이유는 광야에는 그들이 원하는 것들이 없기 때문입니다 (5 절 ). 그러나 광야는 예수님 한분만으로 자족하는 예수님의 제자들에게는 좋은 곳입니다 ( 빌 4:11; 딤전 6:6). 그 이유는 광야에서는 육적으로 원하는 것들이 없기에 하나님 아버지께서 그리스도 안에서 하늘의 모든 영적인 복을 내려 주신 것을 겸손히 누릴 수 있기 때문입니다 ( 엡 1:3, 현대인의 성경 ).